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How to Prevent House Humidity: A Guide to Healthy Living
by Kadir K. All In One HVAC Industry GuideWhen the heat goes up and the humidity follows, indoor air can get pretty uncomfortable. The high humidity can also be a danger to your home. If left unaddressed, high indoor humidity in the summer can lead to mold growth, corrosion of metals, and other issues with moisture-sensitive structures like your home.
To prevent these issues from making your home an uncomfortable place to live for the next few months, it is important to understand how humidity affects your house and how you can prevent increased humidity levels inside.
This guide will help you understand what causes high indoor humidity levels in the summer as well as provide tips on how you can reduce your home’s humidity effectively so that you stay cool and comfortable all year round.
What is High Indoor Humidity?
High indoor humidity levels can be an issue for both your home and your health. High indoor humidity levels can encourage the growth of mold, which can cause asthma-like symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, and cough. Mold can also cause irritation to your eyes and respiratory tract, as well as trigger allergic reactions in some people.
High indoor humidity levels can also make it difficult for you to breathe properly when you’re exercising; this is especially true if you’re working out indoors in the heat. When the air is too moist, it can make it harder for your breathing passages to open fully, so it’s important to keep them as dry as possible.
There are a few things you can do to control indoor humidity levels:
Keep your home well-ventilated. Ventilate your house by opening doors and windows when possible and using fans when needed.
Use dehumidifiers in low-humidity areas, like bathrooms or basements. A dehumidifier works by pulling moisture from the air into a tank where it can be reused or released back into the air over time.
If possible, avoid keeping pets indoors when the temperature is above 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 Celsius). They will produce high amounts of moisture through their bodies, which will be absorbed by the enclosed environment.
Why is there high humidity in the house?
High humidity in the house could be caused by a number of factors. Moisture from outdoor sources, such as rain or high humidity in the air, can seep into your home and cause high indoor humidity levels, which can make your space feel suffocating. Additionally, humidity levels can increase when you have pets in the home, as they are often unable to tolerate high levels of moisture. High humidity can also cause problems with respiratory issues like asthma, so it’s important to keep indoor humidity levels low if you suffer from these conditions.
In addition to these causes of high indoor humidity levels, it can be caused by a number of other factors, such as:
Dampness and mold buildup
High altitudes and cold climates
Certain appliances release moisture that accumulates inside the house
Several different types of building materials and construction materials that may cause condensation Water damage and leaks
Regulations that require higher ventilation rates for new homes
Tips to Reduce House Humidity
There are many ways to keep your home from being too humid. There are several simple things you can do, like taking steps to reduce the amount of humidity in your home. Some ways to reduce humidity include opening windows, turning off all fans, and using a dehumidifier.
Another way to reduce humidity is to take steps to improve the quality of your home's construction. For example, replacing old carpet with hardwood flooring will help keep humidity levels low.
If you have allergies or asthma, keeping humidity levels low in your home is especially important. If you're prone to allergies or asthma, it's important to take steps that help keep your house at a comfortable level of humidity. One way to do this is by using a dehumidifier.
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About Kadir K. 
All In One HVAC Industry Guide
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Created on Oct 20th 2022 04:58. Viewed 311 times.
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